Description: Chelating agent able to bind metal ions (e.g. sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and many more). Widely used in the food and cosmetic industry for various purposes. Off-white powder, no odor. Easily soluble in cold water. CAS # 64-02-8.

INCI Name: Tetrasodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt).

Properties: Co-preservative that enhances efficacy of other antibacterial agents, emulsion and foam stabilizer (has detergent properties and stabilizes other surfactants), antioxidant (enhances effects of natural antioxidants as e.g. vitamin C and E), improves efficacy of other preservatives by stabilizing the pH value.

Use: Typical concentration 0.1-0.5% (Note: EDTA increases pH value!).

Applications: To preserve or stabilize all kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, makeup products, sunscreen products.

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